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NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof
Can I calculate the green roofs over an underground parking garage? (I calculated them as part of the landscape for SS CR 7.1-non roof)
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Mara Baum
Partner, Architecture & SustainabilityDIALOG
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July 23, 2013 - 11:16 am
Assuming that the below grade garage is conditioned, I would calculate this as roof area, not as landscape. (Green roof area can count as landscape for SSc5.1 and 5.2 if you meet SSc2 Development Density and Community Connectivity. For 5.1 the roof needs to contribute to habitat -- sedum only doesn't count.)
Ahmed Mosa
Sustainability Consultant - Sustainable Design ResearcherP&T Architects and Engineers
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August 27, 2013 - 7:27 am
what if the underground parking is not air conditioned but has mechanical ventilation and "enclosed" ? shall green roofs on top of it be counted ?